Galaxies can run
by Scott Edgar
But can’t hide – Gravity’s lens
Will bring them to light
This haiku explores the phenomenon of gravitational lensing, where the gravity of a massive object bends light from more distant galaxies behind it. This effect allows astronomers to detect and study galaxies that would otherwise remain hidden — brought into view by gravity itself.
Further reading:
‘Hubble’s Gravitational Lenses’, NASA Science, available: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/science/universe-uncovered/hubbles-gravitational-lenses/
‘Gravitational Lensing’, European Space Agency Hubble News, available: https://esahubble.org/wordbank/gravitational-lensing/
Author bio:
Scott is a father of five who finds peace in long desert hikes, wildflowers in mountain meadows, and the occasional perfectly shaped rock. He’s a self-published poet with three books out, including a collection of haiku, and a fourth on the way, the host of The Poet (delayed) podcast (available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts here: https://blessed-pine-5317.fireside.fm ), and the co-founder of “Torchlight,” a monthly arts and open mic event in Bountiful, Utah. He also practices law in solo practice, balancing the legal world with a steady pull toward creative life. You can follow Scott on Instagram @poetdelayed.